Episcopal Children's Services, Inc Highlands Head Start
GAINESVILLE, FL·Child Care FacilityLicensed
Contact information
Address1132 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville FL, 32601
CountyALACHUA
Phone3525545005
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM to 4:00PM; Tue 7:00AM to 4:00PM; Wed 7:00AM to 4:00PM; Thu 7:00AM to 4:00PM; Fri 7:00AM to 4:00PM
Capacity137
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/2/2024 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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Location
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1132 NE 16th Ave, Gainesville FL, 32601, GAINESVILLE, FL 32601
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has supervision-related findings on its state record - ask specifically how ratios are maintained during transitions, outdoor play, and nap time
- Ask what changed after their most recent supervision citation and how compliance is monitored now
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/2/2024
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2024
- High riskStandard 0410/2/2024
04. Supervision CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 (04-04)
Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that [a 4 year old child was left on the playground.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A Comments: Children in the outdoor play area were not adequately supervised in that a 4-year-old child was left on the playground for several minutes. A staff member did a playground visual sweep, found the child and returned her class. The incident was documented, and parents were called. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4.1, A A. Childcare personnel must position themselves in the outdoor play area so that all children can be observed and directly supervised. 05. Transportation CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 Not Monitored 06. Driver's License, Physician Certification & First Aid/CPR Training CCF Handbook, Section 2.5 and CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 Not Monitored 07. Vehicle Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Not Monitored 08. Seat Belts/Child Restraints CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 and CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.5 Not Monitored 09. Planned Activities CCF Handbook, Section 2.6 Not Monitored 10. Field Trip Permission CCF Handbook, Section 2.7 Not Monitored Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-02. View official inspection document (report 4c0d1477-08b8-43f1-9712-6e3dbfff1e32)
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has few recorded violations. Always visit in person to verify conditions.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$956/month
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Typical prices in Florida run about $904/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Florida by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: GAINESVILLE, ALACHUA County
- Capacity: 137
- Type: Child Care Facility
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